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Brazil’s X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?
4.9.2024
VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible
Warren’s Crypto Bill Is Likely Unconstitutional. It’s Also Unlikely to Pass
12.12.2023
Democratic lawmakers signed on to sponsor the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. The bill is bad for crypto in the U.S., even if it never gets through Congress
El Salvador’s Pro-Bitcoin President Registers for Re-election in 2024
30.10.2023
El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele has formally filed for re-election in next year’s polls, a move critics say is against the country’s constitution. Bukele and his running mate Vice President Ulloa officially registered as his party’s candidate before the deadline...
El Salvador pro-Bitcoin president Nayib Bukele launches re-election bid
30.10.2023
Despite Bukele’s popularity, some critics argue he isn’t eligible to be re-elected under El Salvador’s constitution
Crypto advocates file amicus brief to address users' Fourth Amendment privacy rights
22.10.2023
The amicus brief was filed to support an appeal against the Internal Revenue Service in relation to a 2017 court order where Coinbase was forced to hand over data from more than 14,300 of its users to the IRS
Americans Have Their Say in Constitution for AI
21.10.2023
Anthropic has acquired the views of a group of American citizens on the fundamental principles that should govern artificial intelligence (AI). The gathered opinions have formed the basis of a “constitution for AI” as part of an attempt to explore how democratic processes can influence...
Right to Pay With Cash Enshrined in Constitution of Slovakia Amid Digital Euro Fears
21.6.2023
A member of the eurozone is amending its constitution in order to guarantee citizens the right to cash payments. The move comes amid growing fears that a digital version of the common European currency may eventually become the only means of payment in the eurozone, despite currently being touted...
Fear of a digital euro prompts Slovakia to add cash rule to constitution
19.6.2023
Slovakia’s parliament passed a measure to amend its constitution to codify the right of its citizens to pay for goods and services with cash
Former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich Urges Bypassing Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling
11.5.2023
Robert Reich, former secretary of labor in the U.S., has called for the government to bypass Congress in order to raise the debt ceiling unilaterally. Reich states that the constitution of the U.S. gives President Biden the faculty of ignoring this debt limit, declaring it unconstitutional...
Arkansas Makes Gold, Silver Legal Tender; 23 States Involved in Similar Legislation to Establish US Dollar Alternatives
21.4.2023
A bill signed into law on April 11 has made gold and silver legal tender in the U.S. state of Arkansas, allowing citizens to use gold and silver coins to pay debts. The bill also clarifies that gold and silver “specie” (coins) will not be considered property for tax purposes,...
Maximum votes cast in favor of The Maker Constitution
28.3.2023
There was an announcement made for the conducting of an open poll for The Maker Constitution. This happened to have been a proposal that was initiated by the CEO and Co-Founder of Maker, Rune Christensen. It turned out that the maximum number of votes, to the tune of 76%, went in total favor of...
MakerDAO passes new 'constitution' to formalize governance process
27.3.2023
The document creates multiple offices tasked with fulfilling various jobs for the protocol, each with their own powers and responsibilities
Lending Platform MakerDAO Approves ‘Constitution,’ Moves Forward With ‘Endgame’ Plan
27.3.2023
The approved proposal aims to set a new foundation for the largest decentralized lending protocol’s major restructuring called “Endgame.”
Texas Lawmaker Launches Resolution to Protect Bitcoin Investors, Support BTC Economy
23.3.2023
A legislative proposal has been introduced to support the bitcoin economy in the U.S. state of Texas. “The individuals who own bitcoin should be protected” under the Texas Constitution, the proposal describes. “No citizen of Texas shall ever be deprived of their right to own bitcoin...
French Luxury Brand Hermes Wins NFT Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
10.2.2023
French luxury brand Hermes has won a lawsuit against an artist who depicted its famous Birkin bags in a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The artist argued that NFTs should be covered under the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment but the jury disagreed. Hermes Wins Lawsuit Against...
Makerdao Co-Founder Proposes $14 Million Fund to Combat Climate Change; Crypto Supporters Mock Idea
7.2.2023
Cryptocurrency advocates have been discussing a proposal by the founder of Makerdao, Rune Christensen, to fund a Scientific Sustainability Fund. An idea that aims to combat climate change and misinformation about energy solutions. Christensen is asking for 20,000 MKR tokens to move forward with...
MakerDAO Constitution Would Fund Sustainability Efforts With 20K MKR Tokens From Reserves, Emissions
3.2.2023
With “scientific sustainability” as a core principle, the Maker Constitution is to play an active role in combating climate change by allocating $14 million worth of MKR tokens to its Scientific Sustainability Fund
'Do You Believe In Second Chances?' Another DAO is Raising Funds to Buy a Copy of the US Constitution
7.12.2022
Inspired by ConstitutionDAO's attempt last year, the unaffiliated ConstitutionDAO2 raised $34,000 in public contributions on its first day
Bitcoin-Embracing El Salvador President’s Re-Election Declaration Slammed
20.9.2022
Just over a year after overseeing El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin, the Central American country’s 41-year-old president, Nayib Bukele, recently declared his intention serve another five-year term. The announcement has been criticized by some who have been quick to remind Bukele that...
ENS Domain Registrations Skyrocketed Last Month, Total Names Created Nears 2 Million
4.8.2022
The number of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains is nearing the two million mark as 1,888,209 ENS names have been etched into the Ethereum blockchain to date. The project recently detailed that July saw the largest monthly rise in revenue scoring 5,400 ether worth roughly $2.48 million during...